Front

Front Disc Brake








Front Disc Brake Components
^ The disc brake caliper bolts to the front wheel knuckle assembly.
^ A separate brake disc attaches to the wheel hub.
The disc brake caliper:
^ is a pin slider, dual piston type.
The caliper has a fluid inlet at the center of the housing. A square section seal fitted into an annular groove in the caliper bore seats against hydraulic pressure, while rubber boots seal the caliper pistons and caliper bore from contamination.
The brake disc shield:
^ attaches to the front wheel knuckle with three screws.
^ protects the bearings and inboard surface of the brake disc.
The pads are:
^ contained within the front disc brake caliper support bracket.
^ slide on slippers.

Brake Fluid
WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative.

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water to induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted or plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

Use clean, fresh Ford High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-1 9542-AB or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25A.
^ Do not reuse brake fluid drained or bled from the system.
^ Do not use brake fluid that has been stored in an open container.
^ Do not use contaminated brake fluid.